Lucky escape as tree crushes charity’s van as Storm Arwen hits Warrington
THE driver of a van belonging to a Warrington charity had a lucky escape last night when Storm Arwen brought down a tree at Walton Gardens.
Author Gary Skentelbery
Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Police officer’s World Record attempt
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COVID-19 infection rates continue upward trend with 135 new cases
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MP commends pupils on internet campaign success
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Latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data as 14 areas see increases and infection rates show upward trend
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One more COVID-19 related death as infection rates continue upward trend with 171 new cases
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Enhanced Bird Flu restrictions set to come into force
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Police warning following spate of motorbike and moped thefts
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Council set to start work on new housing strategy
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Three week road closure for gas mains replacement works at Lymm
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